Steven Roche

Recherche laitière : De plus en plus de données scientifiques sur le rôle des produits laitiers dans la prévention du diabète de type 2

February 6, 2025

Le diabète de type 2 touche 9 % des adultes au Canada, soit environ 3,4 millions de personnes, et coûte près de 30 milliards de dollars annuellement au système de santé.

Recherche laitière: Comment les filtres à scories peuvent être des systèmes à faible entretien efficaces pour réduire la pollution par les éléments nutritifs issue du ruissellement des silos-couloirs

November 1, 2022

Merrin Macrae, Steven Roche, Julia Saraceni, Andrew VanderZaag, and Carlee Wright

Les silos-couloirs sont une option populaire pour entreposer de grands volumes d’ensilage pour l’alimentation des animaux.

Research Review: How slag filters can be effective, low-maintenance systems to reduce nutrient pollution from bunker silo runoff

September 8, 2022

Merrin Macrae, Steven Roche, Julia Saraceni, Andrew VanderZaag, and Carlee Wright

Bunker silos are a popular option for storing large volumes of silage for animal feed; however, due to their large surface area and exposure of contents to precipitation, these structures present a unique challenge for effluent management due to infrequent flows with high nutrient concentrations, high biological oxygen demand and low pH.

Let’s talk hypocalcemia: Who is at risk and what can we do to treat and prevent it?

February 23, 2022

Steven Roche

Milk fever, caused by low levels of calcium in the blood, is one of those conditions that can be a real pain. Providing intravenous (IV) calcium and managing down cows can be one of the most challenging parts of a dairy farmer’s job.

Is calving painful? What can we do for the calf and the dam?

February 22, 2022

David Renaud and Steven Roche

Do cows experience pain after calving?

This might sound like a silly question – especially for those who have experienced childbirth.

Let’s talk hypocalcemia: Who is at risk and what can we do to treat and prevent it?

August 17, 2021

Steven Roche

Milk fever, caused by low levels of calcium in the blood, is one of those conditions that can be a real pain. Providing intravenous (IV) calcium and managing down cows can be one of the most challenging parts of a dairy farmer’s job.

Is calving painful? What can we do for the calf and the dam?

April 15, 2021

David Renaud and Steven Roche

Do cows experience pain after calving? This might sound like a silly question – especially for those who have experienced childbirth. But because cows are pain tolerant, it can be difficult to know when they’re in pain.

Take steps toward lameness improvement: Five key tips from a hoof trimmer

November 6, 2017

Steven Roche

Time and time again, research shows there are multiple different risk factors that result in a cow getting lame. From cow housing and bedding to manure management, nutrition, cow hygiene and trimming schedule, there are a lot of factors to consider.

Take healthy steps towards lameness improvement

May 31, 2017

Stephanie Croyle and Steven Roche

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, research on North American dairy farms reported that on average one out every four cows was lame. Fast-forward to present day, and we see nearly identical numbers.

Motivation and mindset influence action on the farm

November 4, 2016

Steven Roche

Distracted. Ignorant. Complacent. Challenging. Just some of the reasons one might not make a change. We’ve all been there; motivating change is hard, period. It’s in these times when the saying, “You can lead a horse to water …” really rings true.

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Recherche laitière : De plus en plus de données scientifiques sur le rôle des produits laitiers dans la prévention du diabète de type 2

Recherche laitière: Comment les filtres à scories peuvent être des systèmes à faible entretien efficaces pour réduire la pollution par les éléments nutritifs issue du ruissellement des silos-couloirs

Research Review: How slag filters can be effective, low-maintenance systems to reduce nutrient pollution from bunker silo runoff

Let’s talk hypocalcemia: Who is at risk and what can we do to treat and prevent it?

Is calving painful? What can we do for the calf and the dam?

Do cows experience pain after calving?

Let’s talk hypocalcemia: Who is at risk and what can we do to treat and prevent it?

Is calving painful? What can we do for the calf and the dam?

Take steps toward lameness improvement: Five key tips from a hoof trimmer

Take healthy steps towards lameness improvement

Motivation and mindset influence action on the farm

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